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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 1, 1990
T0: Resource Conservation Commission
FROM: Lance T. Fry, Assistant Planner L'~1=
SUBJECT: Report on Chula Vista 2000 Environment and Open Space Subcommittee
Recommendations
The City Council, at their 10/25/90 meeting, referred back to the appropriate
commissions, the Chula Vista 2000 reports which deal with topics appropriate
to those commissions. The purpose of this referral is to make sure that the
issues that are raised in Chula Vista 2000 reports are reviewed and addressed
by the Commission.
Please find attached a copy of the Planning Department's analysis of the Chula
Vista 2000 Environment and Open Space Subcommittee proposals. Planned for
discussion during the November 12 meeting will be the following proposals:
Develop open space, parks, and trails in the region west of I-805.
Develop a tree planting program on the existing Chula Vista trail system.
Place citizens from environmental groups on committees and commissions
dealing with environmental and open space issues.
Update on present status of City-wide recycling efforts.
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DATE: June 7, 1990
T0: The Honorable P4ayor and City Council
VIA: John Goss, City Manager
FROM: Bob Leiter, Director of Planning ~SGI~
SUBJECT: Report on Chula Vista 2000 Open Space and Environment Subcommittee
recommendations
The following is the Planning Department's analysis of the Chula Vista 2000
Open Space and Environmental Subcommittee proposals, including
recommendations, cost estimates and funding sources where appropriate.
Although the Planning Department has been the primary staff liaison with the
Open Space and Environmental Subcommittee, Ken Larsen will address the
subcommittee recommendations on pages two and three of the preliminary report
as they are more directly related to the Building and Housing Department,
specifically the Code Enforcement program. Please find his comments
attached. It is recommended that the proposals on Code Enforcement be
referred to staff for further review of financial implications.
For seven months the Chula Vista 2000 Open Space and Environmental
Subcommittee has worked to address important issues facing Chula Vista as the
City moves to the year 2000. This citizens' subcommittee has shown
enthusiasm, diligence, creativity and, most importantly, visions of what
Chula Vista can be as the 21st century rapidly approaches.
The primary concerns of this group are preservation and development of City
parks, trails, and open space, as well as alternative funding mechanisms,
recycling, education, and beautification.
Several strategies which seek to implement the vision and concerns of this
group are being pursued in order to promote the overall quality of life. It
is the analysis of these strategies that constitutes the remainder of this
report.
STRATEGY: Page 4 - Conduct public forum to inform citizens, businesses
and elected officials of recycling mechanisms presently
existing, available and feasible for the future.
DISCUSSION: On November 9, 1989, the Environment and Open Space
Subcommittee coordinated a public forum entitled "'that's All
This About Recycling?" Key participants included speakers
from Laidlaw lJaste Systems, San Diego County 6iaste Division,
Solana Recyclers, and Paul Brown South Bay Recycling.- The
main topics that were addressed included curbside recycling,
solid waste landfills, commercial recycling, and buy-back
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recycling programs and markets. The public information
component was carried out by noticing Chula Vista 2000
meetings and events, Chamber of Commerce mailouts, and by
placing flyers at public service counters and schools.
RECOMt4ENDATION; Consider future volunteer/City sponsored forums when a
Citywide recycling program is approved.
ANALYSIS: Even though widely. publicized, many subcommittee members
expressed disappointment over the attendance showing 45
individuals attended. .Though. not considered a complete
success when based on attendance alone, several positive
notes can be made: 1) the objective of the strateoy was
implemented; 2) the forum came at no expense to the City
since John Kracha organized, set up, and mediated the event;
3) demonstrated the role and support of the Chamber of
Commerce by publicizing/noticing said members; and 4)
demonstrated the effectiveness of independent action on the
part of-citizen volunteers to champion a strategy.
COSTS: The strategy was implemented without the need of any
financial or staff support from the City. At this time, no
future public forums are anticipated. However, it is
estimated that a City sponsored forum of this type may cost
between $300 and $500 through a combination of direct funding
and staff time.
STRATEGY: Page 4 - Recommend procedures to City Council to aid in
compliance with the requirements of AB 939 and to foster
community involvement in addressing the concerns of waste
management in Chula Vista.
Page 5 - Draft Proposed City Ordinance on Recycling
DISCUSSION: AB 939, which sets up a new Integrated Solid ~daste Management
process in California, was signed by the Governor on October
1, 1989. AB 939 sets up a more comprehensive and coordinated
solid waste management planning and implementation process
than existed before Cities are designated major new
responsibilities and now will be full partners with Counties
in the new process.
AB 939 also mandates that each local government achieve
objectives for dramatically increasing the amount of source
reduction and recycling that occurs in its jurisdiction. The
bill also identifies funding sources that local governments
may use to cover the costs of plan preparation and
implementation.
RECOh?MENDATION: Note and monitor status of various projects as necessary.
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ANALYSIS: As a result of
direction to staff
actions/activities
staff during the of
Council discussion, policy
during the April Conference
are being or will be pursued
adoption and
the following
or planned by
xt fiscal year.
The City's commitment to recycling as an integral part
of an integrated waste management strategy will be
considered a priority by City staff in the development
and design of a City-wide comprehensive recycling
program which will be consistent with the mandates of AB
939 and include "environmental sensitivity" as a factor
in City procurement policy.
The current pilot residential curbside recycling program
will be expanded to all single-family homes following
appropriate contract negotiations for service delivery
and public hearing(s).
A high priority will be placed on the development of
composting and source reduction programs which will be
designed with active participation from the Resource
Conservation Commission and interested citizens.
A new position of Conservation Coordinator is budgeted
pending approval of appropriate funding sources. This
position will be primarily responsible for the
implementation of the expanded curbside program and an
Office Recycling Program for City departments, planning
for composting and source reduction programs, and
addressing related natural resource conservation issues.
The decision to implement a mandatory source separation
ordinance is being deferred until recycling program
infrastructure is in place and the effectiveness of voluntary
participation can be measured. Staff will place emphasis on
educating the public regarding the importance of
participating in these programs and the economics of
recycling. Progress reports on some action items and public
hearings will go back to Council as needed and an annual
review is expected.
COST: Cannot be determined at this time. Curbside expansion costs
will be passed on to the residents and actual rates are
subject to negotiations and public hearing(s) expected no
later than September 1990.
STRATEGY: Page 8 - Develop open space, parks, and trails in the region
west of I-805.
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DISCUSSION: Municipal parks and open space are often regarded as the
sites of active or -passive recreation. According to the
axioms of city planning and urban design, they are much
more. They provide relief from urban pressures, and promote
environmental quality. As urban features, they also foster
good design, amenity, and aesthetic quality Their
establishment within Central Chula Vista and Jontgomery,
therefore, is essential to the revitalization of their urban
form.
The staff surveys reveal that the community has a substantial
shortage of public open space and park land in the westerly,
built up communities of Central Chula Vista and Montgomery.
Central Chula Vista and Montgomery now have an aggregate
population of about 95,000, and are served by 124 acres of
parkland. According to the recently-adopted Chula Vista
General Plan Update, these communities should be served by a
minimum of 285 acres of neighborhood and community park.
This conclusion is predicated upon the formula of three acres
of parks per 1,000 people.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council direct preparation of an Open Space and Parkland
htaster Plan for the purpose of further review of the
feasibility of open space` and parkland acquisition and
development.
ANALYSIS: In light of the issues identified in the above paragraphs,
staff recommends that the City prepare and adopt a master
plan for the acquisition of park sites and open space in the
Central Chula Vista and Montgomery Communities.
The primary objectives of this master plan should be to
identify parcels that are both suitable and feasible for
acquisition; to explore alternative funding mechanisms other
than purchase by fee simple (i.e., park development impact
fees, bond proposals, inclusion of parklands in redevelopment
area, joint use with schools, etc.); and to provide
preliminary cost estimates with a phased implementation
program.
At this time, it is recommended that the Planning and Parks
and Recreation Departments be responsible for the development
and administration of the said master plan; however, the use
of private consultant services should also be considered.
COST: The cost to prepare an Open Space and Parkland taaster Plan is
estimated at $75,000-$100,000 plus staff support. This
figure was derived by taking into consideration the $50,000
cost for the currently proposed Otay River Valley Enhancement
Plan. The recommended Master Plan, albeit more generalized,
does cover a larger area; hence, the larger cost es ti^~ate.
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STRATEGY: Page S - Develop a tree planting program on the existing
Chula Vista trail system.
DISCUSSION: On March 14, 1990, the National Arbor Day Foundation awarded
the City of Chula Vista, for the 10th year, designation as
"Tree City USA." To become a Tree City USA, a community must
meet the following standards: a city tree ordinance, a legal
tree governing body, a comprehensive urban forestry program,
and observance of Arbor Day.
"Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value
they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business
areas. At the same time, those trees help clean the air and
keep the atmosphere in balance," John Rosenow, the National
Arbor Day Foundation's executive director, said.
The Environment and Open Space Subcommittee would like to
complement the City's achievement by pursuing an active
volunteer tree planting program on the existing and future
Chula Vista trail systems, as well as participate in the
"Adopt a Tree" program.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support staff assistance to citizen volunteers
dedicated to the City trails tree planting program.
ANALYSIS: Each year, the City and community is the recipient of various
gift trees. Most of these plantings, which range from an
individual tree planting to the planting of 200+ trees, have
occurred in public rights-of-ways, schools, parks and open
space areas.
Because the subcommittee wishes to extend the program into
the existing and future trail system, City review of all
plantings would be required to ensure that the trees were
appropriately placed, of an approved species, and that the
plantings fit into the desired or overall concept of the area
as envisioned by the City.
Since the City's tree planting and Adopt-a-Tree program are
already in place, minimal staff tine would be required to
assist in the subcommittee's efforts. To assist the
subcommittee in meeting its objectives, it is suggested that
citizen volunteers' time and effort be redirected towards
increasing public awareness of the existing programs and
locating potential tree donors. To assist in this effort,
please find attached a list of croups and individuals that
may be willing to volunteer their time and resources and
donate a tree(s). The City nay also wish to utilize the
"Chula Vista Quarterly" to publicize this effort.
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COST: The `Parks and Recreation Department has indicated that the
time required to develop these review guidelines would be
minimal; therefore, no significant program development or
administrative costs are anticipated.
STRATEGY: Page 9 - Place citizens from environmental groups on
committees and commissions dealing with environmental and
open space issues.
DISCUSSION: This strategy recommendation was part of a larger discussion
to improve community review of development projects so as to
ensure consistency with the Chula Vista General Plan.
Several ideas were outlined to achieve this goal, some of
which include the placement of individuals with specific
backgrounds into committees and commissions, and the
development of coalition groups for input to the Planning
Department. It is the subcommittee's belief that supporting
individuals with knowledge of and expertise in the City's
environmental review process will tend to bring an increased
sensitivity to the broad commitment of environmental and open
space protection.
RECOf4tlENDATION: a. Review structure and responsibilities of various boards,
commissions, and committees dealing with planning and
the environment.
b. Improve communications with the public regarding the
City's development review process.
ANALYSIS: The City has a large number of boards, commissions, and
committees dealing with planning, development, environmental,
and open space issues. These include:
1) Planning Commission
2) Design Review Committee
3) Montgomery Planning Committee
4) Resource Conservation Commission
5) Redevelopment Project Area Committees
6) Growth Management Oversight Committee
In order to ensure that the mission of each of these groups
is well defined, and has appropriate representation of all
community interests, it would be useful to review the
existing structure and responsibilities of each of them, and
to update, where necessary, the qualifications for
appointment. This review would also be helpful in reducing
overlapping responsibilities, and perhaps in identifying new
areas of responsibility which should be assigned to certain
groups. The City Council may wish to appoint an ad hoc
committee to conduct this review, or establish a Council
subcommittee.
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COST: The proposed review could occur without a significant
commitment of staff time.
STRATEGY: Pages 5, 9, and 10 - Inform and educate the public on
environmental and legal issues through regular newspaper
features and videotaped Council meetings.
DISCUSSION: In an attempt to provide a cohesive, meaningful analysis of
all proposals related to communication and education of the
public, this discussion will address the four strategies
found on pp. 5, 9 and 10 of the preliminary subcommittee
report.
This strategy, sponsored by both the Recycling and
Communication subcommittees, proposes as an initial plan to
publish a recycling and environmental column in local
newspapers, and to provide public service messages during the
videotaped Council meetings.
At present, the Sun Times has agreed to carry a
recycling/environmenta cTlumn and has published five columns
entitled, "Our Imperiled Planet." Subsequent plans call for
the preparation of an organized, informational document
listing South Bay area recycling locations. It is hoped that
the City will carry these informational items in its City
Quarterly.
The Star News has yet to agree to carry such a column. Ken
Larsen, erector of Building and Housing, plans to contact
Star News to discuss the feasibility of publishing a column
re a-T ted to code enforcement. Topics of interest from his
department include information on neighborhood revitalization
programs, regulation, compliance, and enforcement. At this
time, no effort has been made on the part of the subcommittee
to pursue the videotape Council meeting proposal.
RECOt4MENDATION: Refer these proposals to the City's Public Information
Coordinator to be incorporated into the City's various
ongoing public information programs.
The need for a comprehensive recycling plan is a known fact.
Solid wastes (i.e., litter along roadsides, abandoned autos,
refrigerators, etc.) etch a trail of visible blight that
leaves few corners of most cities unspotted. Most of these
wastes can be recycled but are not. The Communication and
Recycling Committee feels much of the solution lies in one's
conservation ethic. The subcommittees message is, "community
and conservation education is imperative if recycling
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attitudes are to change.
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It will take a broad commitment on the part of the City to
implement the -mandated Integrated Solid Waste Management
Program (AB 939). The publication of a recycling/
environmental column on the part of the subcommittee should
be applauded in that it is consistent with the direction the
City is heading, and it comes at no cost as it implemented
through independent action. It is estimated, however, that a
public service message in the City Quarterly would cost,
through the allocation of staff time, approximately $300 per
year.
Much of the same argument can be made to justify support of
the Star News column to be written by the Building and
Housing Department. The value of community education
directed towards public and private property maintenance
standards is based upon the need for health, safety and
preservation of property values. The need for and
maintenance of these standards are iterated in the City's
General Plan, Zoning Ordinances, and other regulatory
ordinances.
Pending Council and Star News approval, the Building and
Housing Department proposes an annual submittal representing
25-50 separate columns. Input and/or participation is
expected to be department wide. Based on allocation of staff
time, the estimated cost for this column is $2,000 to $4,000,
depending upon the number of issues submitted. An estimated
$300 per year would be required if the City Quarterly were
used.
Jeri Gulbransen, Public Information Coordinator, has
indicated that public service messages are currently aired
during videotaped Council meetings. All announcements are
limited to two or three lines and must first go through her
office for clearance and transmittal when accepted allocation
of staff time was deemed negligible, therefore, no cost
analysis is addressed.
It is recommended that additional groups and individuals be
contacted for communication support. To further this effort,
please refer to the enclosed attachment.
COST: The estimated costs to implement these proposals are as
follows:
1) Volunteer initiated newspaper columns - no fiscal impact.
2) City initiated newspaper columns (e.g. Building ana
Housing Department) - $2,000 per year for 25 columns,
$4,000 per year for 50 columns.
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3) Volunteer initiated use of City quarterly - $300 per
year.
4) City initiated use of City Quarterly - $300 per year.
5) Volunteer/City initiated use of videotaped Council
meetings - no fiscal impact.
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Attachments
Attachment
GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS TO NOTIFY
FOR COMMUNICATION SUPPORT
1. The general press: daily and weekly newspapers, radio and
television stations' news departments, general circulation
magazines and wire services.
2. Special interest press: newsletters, magazines, and
bulletins published by civic, community, neighborhood,
business, labor, environmental, women's programs, religious,
agricultural, recreational, professional, and other
voluntary organizations that have an interest in the
community.
3. Organized
other groups: Chambers of Commerce, women's clubs
and
,
groups representing special interests in the
community.
more of th Key community leaders associated with one or
ese
take note groups should also be included, and you might
of individuals who te
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to get prominent media
4. Elected an
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officials of the community; state-elected and
ppo
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5. Educators:
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versity professors.
6. Interested individuals: be selective here
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names onto
category. .
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put all
one large list. Develop separate lists for each
March 15, 1990
To: John D. Goss, City Manager
VIA: George Krempl, Deputy City Manager~~C
FROM: Kenneth G. Larsen, C.B.O., Director of
Housing
Buil ~nd
SUBJECT: C.V. 2000 - OPEN SPACE AND. ENVIRONMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Background:
The Department of Building and Housing was requested to review
and comment on the C.V. 2000 Subcommittee recommendations. The
issues specifically addressed which effect the department were
recommended by the Beautification Subcommittee who developed two
separate strategy statements and proposals. They were:
1) Improve and beautify neighborhoods, public areas and open
spaces in Chula Vista (page 2) and,
2) Expand City code enforcement and voluntary code compliance
(page 3).
Staff Report:
The department is in full support of the proposed strategies and
is prepared to incorporate the issues identified by the
Beautification Subcommittee into .our Code Enforcement Division
Policy and Procedures Manual. Staff believes that the
facilitation of an ever increasingly pro-active neighborhood-by-
neighborhood City-wide beautification program is feasible with
the addition of a minimum of two Code Enforcement Officers and
related support equipment. Staff estimate for personnel and
equipment is approximately $125,000 for initial first year start
up costs and approximately $80,000 for reoccurring annual costs.
An assessment of various financial programs is included for
review in Subsection IV of this report.
C.V., 2000 -2- March 15, 1990 - "'~•
Staff recommends the following minor modifications to the
Beautification Subcommittee's recommendations:
I. Category: STRATEGY (Pg. 2, Pg, 3)
1. Staff recommends that the two strategies as proposed are
incorporated into one strategy to read as follows:
"Continue to improve and beautify residential neighborhoods
and commercial districts, public areas and open spaces with
expanded city code enforcement and voluntary code
compliance." (additions underlined)
2. Staff recommends that upon incorporating the strategy
statements into one that the same occur with the three
remaining subtitles; STEPS, VALUE FOR CITY and FINANCIAL
.IMPACT.
Analvsis
The._separate categories appear to address similar causes in
community appearance, regardless of whether it is public or
private property. Integrating both into a singular would assist
all parties into .recognizing the same common goal; City-wide
beautification.
II. Category: STEPS (Pg. 2)
1. Include language at the end of the statement, "Assist
tree planting." to revise statement to read, "Assist in tree
planting, creating a simplified. City-wide tree planting
s stem where citizene may jai i _,,, ~„a ~,,,...,._.. _ ~___ _ .
rendered."
2. Include the statement, "Develop proorams where similar
to NeiahhnrhnnA w~t..h ..,.i.._.____ ___ _ _ _
preservation."
Analvsis:
Under item #1, the advantage to the citizen is that they have the
assurance that the tree they request to have planted will be of
correct species and equipped with appropriate literature to
maintain the tree in a proper fashion. The value to the City is
that the tree fees charge will represent full cost recovery for
services rendered. Estimated cost of each tree, approximately
$50 to $60.
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Under item #2, individuals whom are most familiar with their
neighborhoods would be trained in a six to eight hour session
instructed by staff on various City Codes and Ordinances and how
to assist- staff on abatement of nuisances within their
neighborhoods. Signs would be attached to identify the
neighborhood as one which is actively involved in the Chula Vista
Community Appearance Programs. Financial commitment will be
approximately $5000.00 for 500 signs ($10.00/ea.). Certificates
and awards from. City to block- captains_ and__other instrumental
volunteers would- also necessitate minor financial allotment of
approximately $500.00.
III. Category: VALUE FOR CITY (Pg. 3)
T. Eliminate statement "Increased ability to enforce codes"
and'- substitute with "Residents live in healthful and safe
environment." Heightened public awareness.
2. Add language "Prolongs life of neighborhoods Prev
slum areas and helps maintain stable Drooerty tax base."
Analvsis•
Editorial additions.
IV. Category: FINANCIAL IMPACT
1. Staff believes that numerous public service bulletins
and media announcements could be absorbed within the current
budget allocated for code enforcement publications.
2. To offset expenditure to support additional personnel
and equipment, staff will examine the following programs:
a. Staff will continue to actively pursue all available
monies for publication production and similar funding
for assistance in clean-up activities.
b. Increasing the current Housing Fee rate currently
assessed upon multi-family dwelling units approximately
10 percent. (Estimate $10,000)
c. Increase the current Business License Fee to offset
abatement of nuisance violations associated with the
business districts. Suggest a minimum of 5 percent
increase o support code enforcement activity.
(Estimate unknown at this time.)
C.V. 2000 -4_ March 15, 1990
d. :Develop a. Certificate of Occupancy Program whereby each
C of O issued would be assessed a flat fee of $50.00 .
_.. Collection of fees would occur at time of permit
- __ -.issuance for all commercial, industrial, multi-family
-. and single-family projects. Fees collected would be
designated to a specific Community Appearance Program
--- -.- (CAP) Fund for disbursement towards preservation and
-: beautification projects.
e.-..- Staff will investigate the feasibility of assessing a
'.'fee for payment to the CAP Fund upon the sale of each
single-family dwelling occurring within the City.
Establishing a minor fee of $25.00 to $40.00 per sale
will offset staff investigation into nuisance abatement
associated with vacant structures subject to vandalism,
etc.
f. Staff will continue to examine the merits of a direct
fee citation program for violators of the municipal
_code _vs, a municipal-court/infraction, misdemeanor
citation. Currently, staff is not in support of either
program and as ascertained that the current process of
abatement is highly successful without excessive court
appearances.
Analvsis•
Items c, d, and a will require further investigation by staff for
an accurate. fiscal. accounting. The direct benefit to the City is
that it begins to initiate a stronger connection to a fee-for-
service to continue the efforts to continuously enhance the
Community Appearance Program.
Conclusion:
Staff is highly appreciative of the opportunity to review and
comment upon the Beautification/Open Space and Environmental
Subcommittee recommendations. In the event further information
or clarification should be necessary, please do not hesitate to
contact the Department.
KGL:cr
cc: Jim Thomson
Gene Asmus
Lyman Christopher
Bob Leiter/Lance Fry
Attachments
Item 16
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1990
RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUPS
THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION RECD*fMENDS THAT THE CHULA VISTA
CITY COUNCIL CREATE TWO NEW COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUPS - ONE IN THE
SWEETF?ATER PLANNING AREA AR'D ANOTHER IN THE EASTERN TERRITORIES
PLANNING AREA. BECAUSE OF UNPRECEDENTED GRCWTH AND ITS RELATED
PROBLEMS, THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF THESE TWO PLANNING ARIAS NEED
A MORE IMMEDIATE AND RESPONSIVE VOICE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS.
COUNCIL SHOULD USE THE MECHANISM IN MUNICIPAL CODE CRAFTER 2.48 TO
CREATE THESE TWO COMMITTEES (GROUPS). THE PROCESS SHOC•LD BE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. USE THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES AS DEFINED IN THE GENERAL PLAN
TO CREATE THE Sh'EETt4ATER AND EASTERN TERRITORIES COMMUNITY PLANtv'ING
COMMITTEE.
2. FOREGO THE REQUIREMENT THAT 25% OF THE ELECTORS SIGN A PETITION
TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEES.
3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE THE NECESSITY.
4. APPOINT THE INITIAL SEVEN MEMPERS.
ALL OTHER NECESSARY PROVISIONS FOR FORMATIOA' AND PROCEDURES ARE
LOCATED IN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.98.
Item 1C'
Items for COUnCil ACtion~rom "Environmental AgenAa fnr the 90s"
1. Council policy to undertake no further east-west streets or
widenings for accommodation of more eastward development until
planning is completed fcz new east-west public transit.
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2. A General Plan amendment precluding further approvals of major
new projects which would have been illegal prior to the General
Plan Revision of 1989 until the issues raised by council referrals
on General .Plan issues - provision of public transit, protection
of residential neighborhoods from increased traffic, and a Growth
Management Element to the General Plan - have been resolved.
3. Directing staff to prepare a long-term plan for the
construction of a citywide system of bicycle lanes to make
bicycling convenient and safe throughout the city, with a phased
plan for implementation through the capital improvements budget.
4~. A.new zoning ordinance requiring mixed uses (e.g., neighborhood
commercial and residential) within walking distance of each other
in new development, and facilitating. mixed uses consistent with
community character in previously built areas, subject to design
review.
5. A new street design ordinance, requiring new streets to be
designed to be driven at a safe speed for pedestrians (not just
C motorists), prohibiting high-speed design on residential streets
and near sc%:ools and senior centers, and requiring the provision
of usable a~:d safe bicycle lanes.
6. A zoning ordinance requiring new employment centers to be
situated within convenient walking distance of public transit
services, with provisions for partnerships between developers and
the city for the provision of such services where feasible.
7. A Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. This ordinance
would require large employers, including the City, to prepare plans
for a reduction in "drive alone" commutes during peak hours of over
508 within five years. Measures in transportation demand
management plans could include carpooling, transit and bicycle
incentives, flex hours and alternative workweeks, hiring from
residential areas near the place of employment, or other measures
to be determined in each .plan. Plans should be monitored for
compliance with goals, and goals should be periodically evaluated
for their ability to achieve healthier air.
8. Adoption of a city government transportation demand management
plan in .advance of .the effective date of the above ordinance,
including the measures listed above.
9. Direct staff to prepare a plan for the construction, through
19. - Direct staff. to report on the~noSGib e~ of a
fund, suniiar to that- proposed at the federal level by the.
~( Environmental Defense Fund, to subsidize the removal of lead from
`l older Chula Vista homes. This report should include an analysis
of need, and, if the need is shown, of possible funding sources,
e.g., a ballot measure 4n tax lead products.
20. Direct staff to ~`repare a policy, with input from the
Environmental Health Coalition and appropriate others, to eliminate
the use of polluting chemicals by the city and prescribing
alternatives.
21. Adopt a city policy to identify and prohibit the purchase of
any unnecessary products the production, use, or disposal of which
is harmful to the earth's ozone layer, and assure that all staff
with purchasing authority receive a copy.
22. Adopt an ordinance requiring work on automobile air
conditioners to be performed with equipment to prevent the escape
of ozone-depleting chemicals into -the environment, with the
effective date delayed until a similar ordinance is adopted in all
jurisdictions in the county.
23. -Add support for the Bates ozone layer protection bill to the
city's legislative program.
24. Add support for Assemblyman Peace'S A.B. 1332 to phase out
chlorofluorocarbons from automobile air conditioning by 1995 to the
(~ .city's legislative program..
25. Hold off on further .tentative map approvals for major projects
relying on .the 1989 General Plan revision until that revision.-
including a Growth Management Element with implementation measures
- is complete.
26. Adopt an ordinance requiring new developments to be considered
by the Parks and Recreation Commission, with that commission's
recommendation being put before the City Council at the time of any
council action, and prohibiting council approval prior to such
input.
27. Adopt an ordinance for the creation of open space and parks
acquisition assessment districts.
28. Adopt an Open Space zone.
29. Adopt an ordinance requiring redevelopment plans to be
considered by the Planning Commission and the Resource Conservation
Commission prior to City Council action.
30. Adopt a Sensitive Lands Ordinance for the protection of
slopes, canyons, riparian habitats and other environmentally
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